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Josiah T. Wilson
Visitation: Wednesday, September 20, from 6 - 8 pm and Thursday, September 21 from 1 - 2 pm followed by the service at 2 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 2 pm Thursday, September 20, at Stroo Funeral Home
Memorials: Georgetown Bible Church, 4114 Baldwin St., Hudsonville, MI 49426 to help the family with expenses
Josiah T. Wilson, age 16, of Grand Rapids, was suddenly lost to us on Monday, September 18, 2017. Josiah loved music, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, bicycle repair and helping others. His brother, Selah, and Aunt Jill, preceded him in death. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Julie Wilson; sisters, Shaena, Gabriella, Alexa; grandparents, Dan (Kathy) Seadorf, Harold Wilson, Carolyn Wilson; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation will be held at Stroo Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 20, from 6 - 8 pm and Thursday, September 21, from 1 - 2 pm followed by the service at 2 pm, Pastor Garry Koon will be officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Georgetown Bible Church to help the family with expenses.
David "Woody" Groenveld
Visitation: Saturday, September 30, from 10 - 11 am at Stroo Funeral Home followed by the service
Service: 11 am Saturday, September 30, at Stroo Funeral Home
Cemetery: East Drenthe Cemetery
David "Woody" Groenveld, age 55, of Pensacola, FL, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2017. He was born February 23, 1962 in Grand Rapids, MI, and was a graduate of East Kentwood High School. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Seekman and Groenveld. Woody is survived by his mother, Ruth Tiesma; father, John (Suki) Groenveld; sisters, Debra and Dianna (Carl); brother, Doug; daughter, Tanya; five grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and several extended family members and friends around the country. On Saturday, September 30, there will be a visitation from 10 - 11 am at Stroo Funeral Home, where a memorial service will begin at 11 am. A luncheon will follow at the Ideal Park CRC Activities Building. Woody will be given his last ride to East Drenthe Cemetery following the luncheon. After the committal, family and friends will gather at Brewer Park to further celebrate Woody's life. "Live free or die".
Mel Fryling
Visitation: Sunday, September 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and Monday, September 25, from 10 - 11 am all at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 7171 Willard Ave. SE
Service: 11 am Monday, September 25, at Covenant CRC
Cemetery: Pine Hill
Memorials: World Renew for Huricane Relief or to a charity of your choice
On Thursday, September 21, 2017, Mel Fryling, age 83, of Cutlerville, a child of God, entered his heavenly home and is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Mel loved his God and his family. He was the founder and operator of Fryling Electric for many years. He enjoyed gardening, walking and bicycling, fishing, and splitting wood. Lovingly known as "Pookie" to his family, Mel will be deeply missed by his children, Sandy VanAndel, Dan Fryling, Melodee (John) Harbison; grandchildren, Mark, Eric, Beth VanAndel, Julie (Leo) Wiseman, Bill (Lindsey) Fryling; great grandchildren, Isaac, Lyla, Cambree, Hannah, and one more yet to be born; sisters, Lois (Rich) Hoonhorst, Marlene Hawkins; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Joanne (Mel) Gezon, Gladys (Sid) Draayer, Laura VanEerden; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Ruth; and parents, George and Johanna Fryling. The family will greet visitors at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 7171 Willard Ave. SE, on Sunday, September 24, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm, and Monday, September 25, from 10 - 11 am where the service will begin at 11 am. Rev. Cal VanderMeyden will be officiating. Interment in Pine Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to World Renew for Hurricane Relief or to a charity of your choice.
Lucas P. Yonker
Visitation: At Ada Bible Church - Cascade Campus - Monday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm and Tuesday from 10 - 10:45 am followed by the service
Service: 11 am Tuesday, September 26 at Ada Bible Church 8899 Cascade Rd. SE
Cemetery: Bowne
Memorials: Caledonia High School FFA, 9050 Kraft Ave. SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
Lucas Peter Yonker, age 21, of Alto, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Lucas had a strong faith in the Lord and was a hard worker, an avid hunter, and was looked up to by many. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Randy and Pam Yonker; his sisters, Lauren (Nick) Baker, Alyssa Yonker and friend, Dallas Brink; grandparents, Gerry Yonker, Ken and Sharron Vanden Berg; nephew, Aaron Baker; and many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. His grandfather, Allen Yonker, and cousin, Samuel Post, preceded him in death. The family will greet visitors at Ada Bible Church, 8899 Cascade Rd. SE, on Monday, September 25, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm, and Tuesday, September 26, from 10 - 10:45 am followed by the service at 11 am, Pastor Brian Vander Ark and Pastor Jeff Manion officiating. Interment in Bowne Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Caledonia High School F.F.A.
[Lucas was killed when a dump truck hit his vehicle in a tragic accident.]
James L. Wykstra
Visitation: Friday, September 29, from 10 - 11 a.m. at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 a.m. Friday, September 29, at Stroo Funeral Home
Memorials: Grand Rapids Home for Veterans OR Faith Hospice
James L. Wykstra, age 70, of Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 22, 2017. Jim honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy, and was an active member of VFW Post 830. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cris. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Jamie (Joe) Iacovoni, Kristy (Jason) Hart; his grandchildren, Veronica, Therese, and Nicolette Iacovoni; his brothers and sisters, Carl (Linda) Wykstra, Joyce (Orlo) Hafer, Robert (Ev) Wykstra, Ruth (Eric) Nevins; many nieces and nephews; as well as his step-children and step-grandchildren. As Jim requested, cremation has taken place. His family will greet visitors on Friday, September 29, from 10 - 11 a.m. at Stroo Funeral Home, where a memorial service, including military honors, will begin at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow at VFW Post 830, 557 - 11th St. NW, Grand Rapids. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans or Faith Hospice.
Carolyn Westhouse
Visitation: Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home and Wednesday from 1 to 1:45 pm at Moline CRC
Service: 2 pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Moline Christian Reformed Church, 4341 Chappell St.
Cemetery: Dorr Cemetery
Memorials: Moline Christian School, P.O. Box 130; Moline, MI 49335 or to Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods, 2100 Raybrook St., SE, Suite 300; Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Carolyn Westhouse, aged 88, of Moline, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Westhouse; sisters, Jeanette, Minnie, Janeva, Betty June; brothers, Andrew, Jozius, John, Peter; brothers-in-law, Garrett, Bill, Gus, and Alvin. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Ed and Marilyn Westhouse, Mike and Pam Westhouse, Don and Mary Westhouse, Cherri Westhouse, David and Donna Westhouse; grandchildren, Amy, Jenny, Holly, Darcy, Leah, Keith, Scott, Tony, Jill, Sarah, Nick, Stacy, Emily; 20 great grandchildren; sisters, Adrianna Schut, Betty and Larry Potgeter; sisters-in-law, Johanna VanderKooi, Jenella and Harvey Kronemeyer, Diane Koster; brother-in-law, Abram and Lucille Westhouse; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held 2 pm, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Moline Christian Reformed Church, 4341 Chappell St., with Rev. Jim DeZeeuw officiating. Interment in Dorr Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Carolyn may be made to Moline Christian School or Faith Hospice at Trillium Woods. The family will greet visitors on Tuesday from 5-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home and on Wednesday from 1-1:45 pm at the church.
Marilyn Faye Hielkema
Visitation: Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home
Service: 11 am Wednesday, October 4, at Woodhaven Reformed Church, 3959 - 68th St. SW
Cemetery: Winchester
Memorials: Hospice of Holland, 270 Hoover Blvd., Holland, MI 49423
Marilyn Faye Hielkema, age 78, of Byron Center, went to be with her Lord on Friday, September 29, 2017. Marilyn was deeply loved and will be missed by her husband of 60 years, Al; her children, Todd (Judy) Hielkema, Michael (Amy) Hielkema; grandchildren, Danielle, Jenna, Zachery, Haleigh, Sydney Hielkema; great grandchildren, Caden, Ivan, Sawyer; sister and brother, Pearl (Larry) Ritsema, Dennis (Sue) Howerzyl; brothers-in-law, Arthur Hielkema, Harvey Hielkema, and Ed Winters. The funeral service will be held 11 am Wednesday, October 4, at Woodhaven Reformed Church, 3959 68th St. SW, with Rev. Dr. Steve Petroelje officiating. Interment in Winchester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Holland. The family will greet visitors on Tuesday from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at Stroo Funeral Home.
Darrell Huston Cromer
Visitation: Thursday, October 5, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at Ada Bible Church, Kentwood, Campus, 2045 68th St. SE
Service: 11 am Friday, October 6, at Ada Bible Church, Kentwood Campus
Memorials: to the Darrell Cromer Memorial Fund at any Chemical Bank branch for the benefit of his children
Darrell Huston Cromer, age 34, of Kentwood, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Darrell lived out his dream of being a U.S. Army soldier by serving for six years as an 82nd Airborne Cavalry Scout. After completing his military service, Darrell went on to work as a concrete finisher and was presently employed by Burgess Concrete. His grandparents, Huston and Helen Cromer, and Rondly and Edna Oswald, preceded him in death. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife of nine years, Chelsey; his children, Natalie and Tyler; parents, Rodney and Kathy Cromer; sister and brothers, Renee and David Atwood, Andrew and Cari Cromer, Kyle and Ashley Cromer; parents-in-law, Steve and Sharon Walcott; sister-in-law, Alex Walcott; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and dear friends. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 5, from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 pm at Ada Bible Church, Kentwood Campus, 2045 - 68th St. SE. A memorial service celebrating Darrell's life will be held 11 am Friday, October 6, at the church, with Pastor Ben Vaught officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Darrell Cromer Memorial Fund at any Chemical Bank branch for the benefit of his children.
